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경고하다 meaning and pronunciation

gyeonggohada · warn; give warning

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25714
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 경ː고하다, 경ː고하는, 경ː고하여, 경ː고하니, 경ː고함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    위험한 일을 조심하거나 삼가도록 미리 일러서 주의를 주다.

    English: warn; give warning — To caution someone in advance to be careful of or refrain from dangerous things.

    Examples

    • 경고하는 목소리.
    • 경고하는 문구.
    • 경고하는 방송.
    • 위험을 경고하다.
    • 구두로 경고하다.
    • 서면으로 경고하다.
Origin
警告하다
Categories
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